For the Record

Published 1:21 pm, Saturday, December 27, 2014

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On Monday, Dec. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Greenwich Hospital, 5 Perryridge Road, will offer a free post-treatment breast cancer support group led by a cancer counselor. An initial consultation is required for patients in the post-treatment phase. To register, call 203-863-3704.

View birds at Greenwich Point

On Sunday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m. the Bruce Museum, Audubon Greenwich and Wild Wings will host a First Sunday Bird Walk at Greenwich Point Park. View birds in their habitats during a leisurely two-mile walk; bring binoculars. Meet at main concession stand in Greenwich Point Park Museum. Free. For more information, call 203-413-6756.

`Downton Abbey'- inspired book

To coincide with the Season 5 premiere of "Downton Abbey" on PBS, JCC Greenwich will host author Wendy Wax at the Drawing Room, 5 Suburban Ave., on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. Wax will discuss her novel, "While We Were Watching Downton Abbey," a story of unlikely friendships sparked by the camaraderie of "Downton Abbey" viewing parties. Books will be available for purchase. Tickets are $18. To register, call 203-552-1818 or visit jccgreenwich.org.

Registration

for ESL and GED preparation

The Greenwich Adult Learning Program is conducting registration for English as a Second Language on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 6 and 7, at 10 a.m. at the Havemeyer Building, 290 Greenwich Ave. Evening registration for English as a Second Language and GED preparation is Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 6 and 7, at 6 p.m. at Greenwich High School, Folsom House, 10 Hillside Road. For more information, call 203-625-7423.

Works of female artist on display

The art of Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979), considered one of the most important female artists of the 20th century and whose work is characterized by juxtaposing strong colors and geometric shapes, is on display through Wednesday, Jan. 7, at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave. The show includes classic examples of both her abstract compositions and dress designs. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-862-6751 or visit www.greenwichartscouncil.org.

The League of Women Voters Greenwich will host a talk by Denise Nappier, treasurer of the state of Connecticut, on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road. Nappier will discuss insights about the state employee and teachers' pension and what is needed to get the pension funded, her investment strategy for these pension assets and questions she is asked by the ratings agencies and what are they looking for the state to do. The discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session. For more information, call Nancy Cooper at 203-321-3092.

Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, will offer three book clubs starting in January. The Thursday Evening Book Club meets Thursday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The discussion, led by Suzie Carter, will focus on the book "The Chaperone," by Laura Moriarty. The Cloak and Dagger Book Club meeting Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. will feature "The Cuckoo's Calling," by Robert Galbraith, with discussion facilitated by Eric Grevstad. On Jan. 21 at noon, the Brown Bag Book Club, facilitated by Susan Boyer, will discuss "Half of a Yellow Sun," by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. For more information, call 203-622-6883.

Panel on Antarctica at Bruce Museum

On Sunday, Jan. 11, from 3 to 4:15 p.m. the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, will host "Exploring Antarctica," a panel of artists. Daniel Ksepka, curator of science at the museum, will moderate the panel, which includes photographer Diane Tuft, artist Elise Engler, Yale Peabody Museum invertebrate researcher Eric Lazo-Wasem, state ornithologist and UConn professor Margaret Rubega and Stony Brook University professor Heather Lynch. Speakers will give a brief presentation of their experiences at the southern end of the world, and then the floor will be open for audience questions and discussion. Free to museum members, $15 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 203-413-6757 or email info@brucemuseum.org.

Children's art show at Cos Cob Library

Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, will host a reception on Monday, Jan. 12, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for the exhibit "Lines, Shapes and Things: Children's Explorations in Art," a display of artwork by North Street Elementary School students. Opening reception is for artists and their families. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 30. For more information, call 203-633-6833